Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Garland, TX
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Michelle Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75040
I am truly honored when chosen to be someone's therapist. This is a hard decision to make and one that is not always easy. I have had the privilege to work with individual clients ages 12 to 80 years old. I enjoy helping teen clients navigate uncharted middle and high school territories and beyond. I also really love to work with adults in transition and those who are navigating through big decisions that can create anxiety. I have worked with female clients wading through the deep waters of depression and childhood trauma. I am also looking to work with older individuals 60 and up and how to help them with grief and medical trauma.
I am truly honored when chosen to be someone's therapist. This is a hard decision to make and one that is not always easy. I have had the privilege to work with individual clients ages 12 to 80 years old. I enjoy helping teen clients navigate uncharted middle and high school territories and beyond. I also really love to work with adults in transition and those who are navigating through big decisions that can create anxiety. I have worked with female clients wading through the deep waters of depression and childhood trauma. I am also looking to work with older individuals 60 and up and how to help them with grief and medical trauma.
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Are you feeling irritable and angry for no reason, hate sitting with your back to the room or get triggered by some tiny little thing? Has anxiety or depression felt like it’s been through the roof lately? Does your significant other tell you that you react way out of proportion to the smallest things? If you have no patience for incompetent bosses or lazy coworkers, it may have a cause you haven't considered. Unresolved trauma can be sneaky and affect us in ways we would never expect. Whether the trauma is from your early childhood or months ago, the symptoms of trauma will not let go until you process them.
Are you feeling irritable and angry for no reason, hate sitting with your back to the room or get triggered by some tiny little thing? Has anxiety or depression felt like it’s been through the roof lately? Does your significant other tell you that you react way out of proportion to the smallest things? If you have no patience for incompetent bosses or lazy coworkers, it may have a cause you haven't considered. Unresolved trauma can be sneaky and affect us in ways we would never expect. Whether the trauma is from your early childhood or months ago, the symptoms of trauma will not let go until you process them.
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My name is Misty East and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, families, couples and the geriatric population for over 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. My passion has been working with clients with trauma histories (sexual, physical and emotional). I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family issues and relationship problems from a strength based and if requested, a Christian based approach.
My name is Misty East and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, families, couples and the geriatric population for over 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. My passion has been working with clients with trauma histories (sexual, physical and emotional). I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family issues and relationship problems from a strength based and if requested, a Christian based approach.
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Neha Patel
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75044 (Online Only)
In my therapy practice, I use a variety of approaches that are designed to be solution-oriented, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed.
Are you looking for a compassionate, safe space to process and heal from difficult events that have impacted your life? Or a place to process family and relational dynamics? As a specialist in this area, I can provide professional guidance and support to assist you through this process. I work with individuals, families (e.g. siblings, first-generation children, and parents), and professionals who have experienced life's hardships, pain, and trauma. By working together, we can strive towards recognizing and fulfilling your aspirations, while equipping you with the vital resources to foster innovative perspectives and habits.
In my therapy practice, I use a variety of approaches that are designed to be solution-oriented, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed.
Are you looking for a compassionate, safe space to process and heal from difficult events that have impacted your life? Or a place to process family and relational dynamics? As a specialist in this area, I can provide professional guidance and support to assist you through this process. I work with individuals, families (e.g. siblings, first-generation children, and parents), and professionals who have experienced life's hardships, pain, and trauma. By working together, we can strive towards recognizing and fulfilling your aspirations, while equipping you with the vital resources to foster innovative perspectives and habits.
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Kate Whitley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75044 (Online Only)
Hey there, I'm Kate! I'm so glad you're here; asking for help can be so hard. I know life can be challenging, stressful, and even traumatic. That's why I'd love to partner with you in finding healing and safety in a nonjudgmental space. I'm very passionate at working with those who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, sexual trauma, relationship stress, stressful life transitions, and women who have been diagnosed with ADHD after childhood. I help older adolescents, their parents, and adults create meaningful and authentic relationships with themselves to become self led and confident.
Hey there, I'm Kate! I'm so glad you're here; asking for help can be so hard. I know life can be challenging, stressful, and even traumatic. That's why I'd love to partner with you in finding healing and safety in a nonjudgmental space. I'm very passionate at working with those who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, sexual trauma, relationship stress, stressful life transitions, and women who have been diagnosed with ADHD after childhood. I help older adolescents, their parents, and adults create meaningful and authentic relationships with themselves to become self led and confident.
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Rachel Fox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75044 (Online Only)
I'm the kind of therapist who is ready to be there with you through your mental health journey, whether we are processing through trauma, dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, or trying to find common ground in couples' counseling sessions. If you are wanting to feel more connected to others, more authentically yourself, and walking more closely with God than before, contact me. I've counseled families, couples, and individuals dealing with ADHD, anger, sexual abuse, divorce, self-esteem issues, co-parenting, and more. Call me today!
I'm the kind of therapist who is ready to be there with you through your mental health journey, whether we are processing through trauma, dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, or trying to find common ground in couples' counseling sessions. If you are wanting to feel more connected to others, more authentically yourself, and walking more closely with God than before, contact me. I've counseled families, couples, and individuals dealing with ADHD, anger, sexual abuse, divorce, self-esteem issues, co-parenting, and more. Call me today!
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I have a passion helping people find their inner peace, self-compassion, and lust for life in order to live life joyfully and have authentic and meaningful connections with others. I find that I can be of best help working with those experiencing disordered eating/recovering from an eating disorder, individuals living with body image concerns, those that are healing from trauma, and individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. I offer affirming, honest, and compassionate care while challenging and educating along the way. I enjoy incorporating humor and embracing authenticity in therapy. I see clients ages 17+.
I have a passion helping people find their inner peace, self-compassion, and lust for life in order to live life joyfully and have authentic and meaningful connections with others. I find that I can be of best help working with those experiencing disordered eating/recovering from an eating disorder, individuals living with body image concerns, those that are healing from trauma, and individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. I offer affirming, honest, and compassionate care while challenging and educating along the way. I enjoy incorporating humor and embracing authenticity in therapy. I see clients ages 17+.
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Welcome, my name is Marilyn Crawford and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I work with individuals and specialize in trauma resolution and attachment trauma using EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and Attachment Therapy to help you process difficult experiences and emotions. I also have experience is working with clients experiencing anxiety, life transitions, and depression.
Welcome, my name is Marilyn Crawford and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I work with individuals and specialize in trauma resolution and attachment trauma using EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and Attachment Therapy to help you process difficult experiences and emotions. I also have experience is working with clients experiencing anxiety, life transitions, and depression.
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I am an Art Psychotherapist/LPC who services clients from ages 5 and up, presenting with a variety of diagnoses or needs. My experience has been working with eating disorder latency and teen patients, trauma patients, gender identity, and exposure to sexual abuse and bipolar disorder clients.
I am an Art Psychotherapist/LPC who services clients from ages 5 and up, presenting with a variety of diagnoses or needs. My experience has been working with eating disorder latency and teen patients, trauma patients, gender identity, and exposure to sexual abuse and bipolar disorder clients.
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They are experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Hello, my name is Sharron Lewis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the mental health field for 22 years. During this time my practice has evolved to include approaches that utilize mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. I like to begin therapy with some common language around attachment styles and personality. How we attach impacts every interpersonal relationship. I infuse our sessions with knowledge from Polyvagal theory and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
They are experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Hello, my name is Sharron Lewis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the mental health field for 22 years. During this time my practice has evolved to include approaches that utilize mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. I like to begin therapy with some common language around attachment styles and personality. How we attach impacts every interpersonal relationship. I infuse our sessions with knowledge from Polyvagal theory and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
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Kimberly Ann Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75044 (Online Only)
About Me: I'm a LPC and LCDC, specializing in trauma (with advanced training in CPT and EMDR), substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Have you been holding onto some painful secrets, that you have never shared with another soul? Are you struggling with unwanted and/or negative thoughts and don’t know how to change the narrative? Have you ever felt so low and hopeless that you contemplated if you should live or die? Are you struggling to maintain relationships due to not being able to find the right words? Do you self medicate with substances, so that you can forget about what is causing you pain? If you said yes to any of the questions above, you are now free to take a deep breath because there is hope... Peace is possible. You can live the life that you deserve.
About Me: I'm a LPC and LCDC, specializing in trauma (with advanced training in CPT and EMDR), substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.
Have you been holding onto some painful secrets, that you have never shared with another soul? Are you struggling with unwanted and/or negative thoughts and don’t know how to change the narrative? Have you ever felt so low and hopeless that you contemplated if you should live or die? Are you struggling to maintain relationships due to not being able to find the right words? Do you self medicate with substances, so that you can forget about what is causing you pain? If you said yes to any of the questions above, you are now free to take a deep breath because there is hope... Peace is possible. You can live the life that you deserve.
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Summer Joy Haase
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75040
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If you or your child are experiencing loneliness, feelings of being overwhelmed, having trouble in relationships, trauma or self-doubt, then seeking support is a vital step in discovering peace. My goal is to help you explore, heal, strengthen, and connect the pieces of your life. My therapeutic style begins by creating a safe and comfortable environment where you are heard and valued. Success comes from exploring and evaluating one’s unique thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while applying practical strategies that bring positive and lasting change.
If you or your child are experiencing loneliness, feelings of being overwhelmed, having trouble in relationships, trauma or self-doubt, then seeking support is a vital step in discovering peace. My goal is to help you explore, heal, strengthen, and connect the pieces of your life. My therapeutic style begins by creating a safe and comfortable environment where you are heard and valued. Success comes from exploring and evaluating one’s unique thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while applying practical strategies that bring positive and lasting change.
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Douglas Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75041
I have 28 years experience with Sexual Addiction, Marriage Counseling, EMDR, PTSD, Betrayal Trauma Recovery as well as Depression, Anxiety and Anger. I have worked with addicts struggling with pornography, affairs, lust and all other integrity issues for the last 28 years as well as on my own recovery journey. I know recovery from a personal perspective. I help clients understand their own wounds, shame cycles and patterns of unhealthy behaviors, while offering encouragement, hope, and practical solutions. I also help partners who have been betrayed by sexually compulsive behaviors through full disclosure and reconciliation.
I have 28 years experience with Sexual Addiction, Marriage Counseling, EMDR, PTSD, Betrayal Trauma Recovery as well as Depression, Anxiety and Anger. I have worked with addicts struggling with pornography, affairs, lust and all other integrity issues for the last 28 years as well as on my own recovery journey. I know recovery from a personal perspective. I help clients understand their own wounds, shame cycles and patterns of unhealthy behaviors, while offering encouragement, hope, and practical solutions. I also help partners who have been betrayed by sexually compulsive behaviors through full disclosure and reconciliation.
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Ruth Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75043
I have been very fortunate to have worked with two great trauma-based programs: Colin Ross's Trauma/Dissociation and at SAFE Alternatives.
I enjoy working with clients who have reached a place in their lives where they're looking for a better quality of life and need to address those issues that may be interfering with that goal. My goal is to walk along side you on this journey. We will work together through the ups and downs until we reach that place you've wanted to be.
I have been very fortunate to have worked with two great trauma-based programs: Colin Ross's Trauma/Dissociation and at SAFE Alternatives.
I enjoy working with clients who have reached a place in their lives where they're looking for a better quality of life and need to address those issues that may be interfering with that goal. My goal is to walk along side you on this journey. We will work together through the ups and downs until we reach that place you've wanted to be.
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Kara Schramm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75048
I have experience working with victims of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, grief/trauma, acting out behaviors, negative coping skills, self-harm, depression, anxiety, poor social skills, and family dysfunction.
I believe everyone has the potential to grow and heal and I am committed to helping them succeed. I work with each client where they are at today and create a treatment plan that is unique to them. I utilize cognitive behavioral, solutions focused, and family systems approaches as well as a person-centered orientation. I can provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy depending on each client's needs.
I have experience working with victims of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, grief/trauma, acting out behaviors, negative coping skills, self-harm, depression, anxiety, poor social skills, and family dysfunction.
I believe everyone has the potential to grow and heal and I am committed to helping them succeed. I work with each client where they are at today and create a treatment plan that is unique to them. I utilize cognitive behavioral, solutions focused, and family systems approaches as well as a person-centered orientation. I can provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy depending on each client's needs.
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Michal A. Whitcomb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75040
I have a Master of Arts in Counseling and have been counseling adults, children, teens, and families since 2008. Working with clients struggling with anxiety and grief and loss is a special interest of mine, but I have experience treating a wide variety of issues including depression, adjustment, self-esteem issues, crisis, domestic violence, abuse, and trauma. I am Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I am also an EMDR Consultant-in-Training (EMDRIA).
I have a Master of Arts in Counseling and have been counseling adults, children, teens, and families since 2008. Working with clients struggling with anxiety and grief and loss is a special interest of mine, but I have experience treating a wide variety of issues including depression, adjustment, self-esteem issues, crisis, domestic violence, abuse, and trauma. I am Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I am also an EMDR Consultant-in-Training (EMDRIA).
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I specialize in relationship recovery, spiritual recovery, addiction recovery and adult and childhood trauma recovery.
Intimacy is often impeded by an inability to know your self or to see yourself accurately. Often we loose that sense of self in relationships which then promotes agitation and depression. We then take on addictive behaviors to avoid feeling reality. Difficulties in childhood often does not equip us with the skills of boundaries which is the only thing that helps to maintain a sense of who we are while remaining connected in a relationship. I can help you develop the skills of being relational and still be you.
I specialize in relationship recovery, spiritual recovery, addiction recovery and adult and childhood trauma recovery.
Intimacy is often impeded by an inability to know your self or to see yourself accurately. Often we loose that sense of self in relationships which then promotes agitation and depression. We then take on addictive behaviors to avoid feeling reality. Difficulties in childhood often does not equip us with the skills of boundaries which is the only thing that helps to maintain a sense of who we are while remaining connected in a relationship. I can help you develop the skills of being relational and still be you.
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Peter B. Wilkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75041
My specialties include the areas of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related issues, such as PTSD and dissociative disorders.
Hello! I've been a therapist in Dallas for more than twenty years, and in that time, I've helped hundreds of people overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of their happiness. These issues include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma-related issues, among others. I believe the strongest tool a therapist has is a caring, honest therapeutic relationship with the client. If you are ready to take a positive step in finding fulfillment, then I'm ready to help.
My specialties include the areas of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related issues, such as PTSD and dissociative disorders.
Hello! I've been a therapist in Dallas for more than twenty years, and in that time, I've helped hundreds of people overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of their happiness. These issues include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma-related issues, among others. I believe the strongest tool a therapist has is a caring, honest therapeutic relationship with the client. If you are ready to take a positive step in finding fulfillment, then I'm ready to help.
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I believe one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy is to establish a safe, collaborative, and mutually respectful relationship where profound personal growth can occur. The atmosphere in my office is warm, accepting and open. My patients are insightful, creative, intelligent people who are working to attain specific goals, make difficult life transitions, or work through the internal and external struggles of previous experiences. My primary ares of interest are sexual trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relational problems and grief. I also conduct formal psychological assessments when necessary.
I believe one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy is to establish a safe, collaborative, and mutually respectful relationship where profound personal growth can occur. The atmosphere in my office is warm, accepting and open. My patients are insightful, creative, intelligent people who are working to attain specific goals, make difficult life transitions, or work through the internal and external struggles of previous experiences. My primary ares of interest are sexual trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relational problems and grief. I also conduct formal psychological assessments when necessary.
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Linda L Baxter, MS, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Garland, TX 75041 (Online Only)
Specialty Training:
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery/Dual Diagnosis,
Depression & Anxiety,
Trauma and PTSD,
Sexual Compulsivity,
Eating Disorders,
Women's Issues and
Gambling and Spending Addictions.
I believe the job of therapy is to challenge, empower and support people so the highest quality of life is possible. The term "quality of life" is often used to describe the goal for "end of life" issues. The goal can be the highest quality of life for anyone at any age. Living in the crisis of extreme emotional pain, instability, addiction or extended grief is perhaps the lowest quality of life. To some, this state may seem like "all there is" or "normal" based on their past experience. Therapy can teach a new way to live.
Specialty Training:
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery/Dual Diagnosis,
Depression & Anxiety,
Trauma and PTSD,
Sexual Compulsivity,
Eating Disorders,
Women's Issues and
Gambling and Spending Addictions.
I believe the job of therapy is to challenge, empower and support people so the highest quality of life is possible. The term "quality of life" is often used to describe the goal for "end of life" issues. The goal can be the highest quality of life for anyone at any age. Living in the crisis of extreme emotional pain, instability, addiction or extended grief is perhaps the lowest quality of life. To some, this state may seem like "all there is" or "normal" based on their past experience. Therapy can teach a new way to live.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.